Stella By Starlight minus melody

This is a unique version of the jazz standard “Stella By Starlight” minus the melody.  Arranged and recording by Vinny Valentino in a 6/8 time signature and the original key of Bb.  The tempo is 100 = 8th note.

 

Stella By Starlight minus bass

This is a unique version of the jazz standard “Stella By Starlight” minus bass.  Arranged and recording by Vinny Valentino in a 6/8 time signature and the original key of Bb.  The tempo is 100 = 8th note.

 

Stella By Starlight minus drums

This is a unique version of the jazz standard “Stella By Starlight” minus the drums.  Arranged and recording by Vinny Valentino in a 6/8 time signature and the original key of Bb.  The tempo is 100 = 8th note.

 

Stella By Starlight

This is a unique version of the jazz standard “Stella By Starlight.” Arranged and recording by Vinny Valentino in a 6/8 time signature and the original key of Bb.  The tempo is 100 = 8th note.

 

Bemsha Swing

Bemsha Swing

From the Steve Smith and Vital Information NYC edition CD, Viewpoint, this is the Thelonious Monk composition “Bemsha Swing,” as it was recorded (all instruments present).  The band features Steve Smith, Baron Browne on bass, Andy Fusco on alto saxophone, Mark Soskin on piano and Fender Rhodes, and Vinny Valentino on guitar.

Willowcrest Minus Sax

Willowcrest minus sax

From the Steve Smith and Vital Information NYC edition CD, Viewpoint, this is the Bob Florence composition “Willowcrest,” popularized by Buddy Rich, minus sax.  The band features Steve Smith, Baron Browne on bass, Andy Fusco on alto saxophone, Mark Soskin on piano and Fender Rhodes, Vinny Valentino on guitar and special guest Walt Weiskopf on tenor sax.

Willowcrest Minus Keys

Willowcrest minus keys

From the Steve Smith and Vital Information NYC edition CD, Viewpoint, this is the Bob Florence composition “Willowcrest,” popularized by Buddy Rich, minus keys.  The band features Steve Smith, Baron Browne on bass, Andy Fusco on alto saxophone, Mark Soskin on piano and Fender Rhodes, Vinny Valentino on guitar and special guest Walt Weiskopf on tenor sax.

Willowcrest Minus Bass

Willowcrest minus bass

From the Steve Smith and Vital Information NYC edition CD, Viewpoint, this is the Bob Florence composition “Willowcrest,” popularized by Buddy Rich, minus bass.  The band features Steve Smith, Baron Browne on bass, Andy Fusco on alto saxophone, Mark Soskin on piano and Fender Rhodes, Vinny Valentino on guitar and special guest Walt Weiskopf on tenor sax.

Willowcrest Minus Guitar

Willowcrest minus guitar

From the Steve Smith and Vital Information NYC edition CD, Viewpoint, this is the Bob Florence composition “Willowcrest,” popularized by Buddy Rich, minus guitar.  The band features Steve Smith, Baron Browne on bass, Andy Fusco on alto saxophone, Mark Soskin on piano and Fender Rhodes, Vinny Valentino on guitar and special guest Walt Weiskopf on tenor sax.

Willowcrest Minus Drums

Willowcrest minus drums

From the Steve Smith and Vital Information NYC edition CD, Viewpoint, this is the Bob Florence composition “Willowcrest,” popularized by Buddy Rich, minus drums.  The band features Steve Smith, Baron Browne on bass, Andy Fusco on alto saxophone, Mark Soskin on piano and Fender Rhodes, Vinny Valentino on guitar and special guest Walt Weiskopf on tenor sax.